KCET2026MathematicsDifferential Equations
xf(x) ,dx + f(x) 2 = 0 , then f(x) is equal to
Options
- Ae^ -2x
- Be^ 2x
- Ce^ -x^2
- De^ x^2
Correct answer
C. e^ -x^2
Step-by-step solution
Differentiating the given equation with respect to x : x f(x) + 1 2 f'(x) = 0 f'(x) f(x) = -2x Integrating both sides with respect to x : f'(x) f(x) , dx = -2x , dx |f(x)| = -x^2 + C f(x) = A e^ -x^2 For A = 1 , f(x) = e^ -x^2 . Answer: e^ -x^2